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Eloge du Pet - Etching - 18th Century

18th Century

Motifs decorative is a black and white etching on paper, realized in 1729 by Bernard Picart.   Signed and dated on plate on the lower margin. The artwork is attached on black passep...

The Work of Horace is an Original Etching realized after Claude Mellan (1598-1688). The artwork is in good condition included a white cardboard passpart...

Composition is an etching realized by Jean Charles Baquoy in 1771. The artwork Belongs to the suite "Histoire naturelle, générale et particulière ...

French Baroque is an artwork realized in 19th century. Lithograph on paper. The artwork represents decorative patterns of French Renaissance Architecture. The artwork is depicted s...

Classical Mythological Figures Engraving, Montfaucon Antiquité Expliquée 1721 This original early eighteenth-century copper engraving originates from Bernard de Montfaucon’s monumental antiquarian publication L’Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures, published in Paris in 1721. Widely regarded as one of the most important scholarly works of the Enlightenment, Montfaucon’s encyclopedic study systematically documented the art, mythology, and material culture of the ancient world, laying essential foundations for modern archaeology and art history. The plate presents a carefully arranged compilation of mythological and sculptural studies derived from ancient sources. Multiple vignettes depict classical figures, relief fragments, and symbolic motifs recorded from antique sculptures, gems, and coins. The composition functions almost as a visual catalogue, comparing different representations of mythological subjects collected from prominent European antiquarian collections, including references to works associated with scholars such as Maffei and other early collectors of classical antiquities. At the bottom of the composition, two triton-like sea beings with human torsos and serpent tails raise a nude female figure above the waves, evoking marine mythology connected to nereids, sea deities, or allegorical representations of Venus emerging from the sea. Surrounding studies include winged figures, sculptural heads, medallions, and mythological scenes rendered with remarkable clarity. Montfaucon’s analytical approach—placing multiple related images together for comparison—reflects the Enlightenment ambition to classify and interpret antiquity through visual evidence. The engraving demonstrates the refined precision of early eighteenth-century Parisian copperplate engraving, characterized by delicate linework, balanced spacing, and restrained tonal shading. Beyond its scholarly significance, the plate possesses strong decorative appeal, combining classical imagery with an elegant graphic structure that suits both traditional and contemporary interiors. This original antique engraving is offered unframed, allowing flexibility to select a frame appropriate to the intended interior or collection setting. Condition: Good antique condition with age-related toning and light paper discoloration consistent with early eighteenth-century prints...

Antique Mythological Scene – Montfaucon Antiquity Explained, London 1721 Description: A powerful mythological engraving from Bernard de Montfaucon’s Antiquity Explained and Represen...

Maitre E.S., After by Amand Durand, German (1420 - 1468) - La Patene, Year: circa 1878, Medium: Heliogravure, Size: 8 x 7.5 in. (20.32 x 19.05 cm), Printer: Amand Durand, Descripti...

This intriguing engraving captures the enigmatic figure of Thomas Cooke, the notorious Islington miser. The portrait showcases his unique sense of fashion, with every detail meticul...